Bekzat Almakhan vs. Jean Matsumoto set for UFC Baku on June 27

Bekzat Almakhan (1-2 UFC) and Jean Matsumoto (3-2 UFC) will fight on June 27 at UFC Baku. Almakhan announced the matchup on his social media accounts. Both fighters are looking to improve their UFC records, with Almakhan currently having a losing record in the promotion while Matsumoto holds a winning mark. No additional details were provided about the weight class or positioning on the card. The announcement represents a standard matchup confirmation for the UFC's event in Azerbaijan.